Requests for school transfers must wait till school counts are complete
Large number of student enrollment means transfer requests must wait till mid-October
Sept. 2, 2010 - Due to a large number of students enrolling in the Renton School District, requests for school transfers are being held until enrollment numbers are firmly established.
Renton business leaders welcome new teachers to district
Annual New Teacher Breakfast also creates connections between teachers and local business leaders
August 26, 2010 - Nearly 40 new teachers this morning were welcomed to the Renton School District at the 21st Annual New Teacher Breakfast hosted by the Renton Chamber of Commerce. Business leaders fund and participate in the annual event to welcome new teachers into the district while also letting teachers know that families, businesses and communities value and appreciate the work done by teachers to prepare young people for a successful future.
Maplewood Heights teachers create classroom in vacant apartment
Three Maplewood Heights teachers are spending the week in a vacant apartment to set up a makeshift classroom to get neighborhood kids ready for school
August 17, 2010—Teachers know that education doesn’t stop or start at the classroom door. And while some are able to expand the learning day for students, others—like Maplewood Heights Elementary School teachers—take the classroom right out to their community.
Renton Schools Back to School Newsletter
August 2010 - Featuring a message from Dr. Mary Alice Heuschel, Superintendent
-School year calendar
-Continuing to keep Schools safe: Weapons prohibited on school property
-Law requires giving student information to military recruiters
-School lunch prices
Traffic Safety is now enrolling students for 1st semester class
August 11, 2010 - The 2010-11 Traffic Safety Program is currently enrolling new students for the 1st semester class. Classes will be held Saturday mornings, September 11 through January 15th, from 8:00 am to approximately 12:00 pm.
Renton Schools begins Sept. 1
For some students, though, the first day of school is Sept. 2
July 21, 2010 - All elementary students, 6th grade and 9th grade students begin school on September 1. All other students begin school on September 2.
90% graduation rate for Renton high schools
86% report they will attend college or university. Millions earned in scholarships
June 28, 2010 - Ninety percent of high school seniors in Renton School District’s three comprehensive high schools earned diplomas earlier this month. Students met rigorous state requirements to graduate, including earning the prescribed number of high school class credits, passing state assessments, completing a culminating project and preparing a plan for life beyond high school.
Black River High School and Sartori Education Center students recognized as Outstanding Seniors
June 9, 2010 - Six extraordinary students from both Black River High School and Sartori Education Center were recognized as Outstanding Seniors by Renton School Board members at tonight’s meeting.
Traffic Safety is now enrolling new students for Summer session
June 1, 2010 - The summer 2010 Traffic Safety class is currently enrolling new students. This 6-week session will be held Monday – Thursday from 8:00 – 11:00 am beginning Wednesday, June 23rd.